07/29/2026
Nettles Tea 🍵🌿✨
Fresh, simple, and made straight from nature! Nettles tea has been enjoyed for generations and is an easy way to use fresh stinging nettles. With just a few steps, you’ll have a warm, earthy tea that’s perfect for sipping any time of day!
Ingredients 🛒
Fresh nettles (young shoots, under 6 inches tall)
Water
Optional add-ins: 🍯 Honey, 🍋 lemon, 🌿 fresh mint
Instructions 👩🍳
Harvest young nettles that are under 6 inches tall.
Rinse the nettle leaves thoroughly (using gloves).
Add the nettles to a pot of water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once the tea develops a green-yellow color, turn off the heat.(An alternative is to bring the water to a boil with the nettles, turn off the heat immediately, cover the pot, and let cool.)
Remove most of the nettle leaves.
Strain the tea into a jar or mug.
Enjoy warm or let cool before serving.
💡Tip: Always harvest nettles from areas free of pesticides or contaminants, and away from roads, and handle fresh nettles with gloves, since they sting before they’re cooked or steeps.